Rungta Sons Private Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India considered a combination notice filed by Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd. regarding the acquisition of SMCPGL. Noting low combined market shares in horizontal and vertical markets, the Commission found no appreciable adverse effect on competition and approved the combination.
What did the court decide?
The Commission approved the proposed combination under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What the court decided
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
Combination Registration No.C-2025/06/1290
15th July 2025
Notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 filed by Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd.
CORAM:
Ms. Ravneet Kaur Chairperson
Mr. Anil Agrawal Member
Ms. Sweta Kakkad Member
Mr. Deepak Anurag Member
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
- On 4th June 2025, the Competition Commission of India ( Commission ) received a notice, under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 ( Act ), filed by Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd. ( RSPL/Acquirer ).
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed acquisition of 100% shareholding of two steel manufacturing companies by Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd. is likely to cause appreciable adverse effect on competition in the relevant markets
Whether the proposed combination raises any vertical foreclosure concerns given the market positions of the parties in upstream and downstream steel sectors.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Rungta Sons Pvt. Ltd.
Coram
Ravneet Kaur
Anil Agrawal
Sweta Kakkad
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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